STAAR Reading

When reading fiction we must think about the PLOT. What is the plot of a story? 

• Characters in a story

• The problem 

• The solution

• All the events that make up a story

When choosing a summary you must include- 

• The characters and their problems 

• All the little details from B,M,E

• The most important events from B, M, E 

• Your favorite part of the story

Synonyms are words that -

• have the same meaning 

• have opposite meaning 

• sound the same with different meaning 

• sound the same with different spelling 

The prefix re (as in reread) -

• before 

• again 

• not 

• able to do 

What is the purpose of using vivid adjectives and adverbs in a story?

• To make the story more difficult to read

• To accurately count the number of words

• To enhance the reader's imagination and understanding of the story

• To confuse the reader about the story's meaning

Which of the following is an example of a text feature?

• A character's dialogue

• The climax of a story

• A table of contents

• A detailed description

Answer explanation

A table of contents is an example of a text feature as it provides an organized list of the contents within a text, helping readers navigate through the material.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is understanding the setting of a story important?

• It tells us where the author was born

• It helps us understand why characters behave the way they do

• It shows us how to draw pictures of the story

• It teaches us about the author's favorite color

What is the best summary of a story where a boy learns to ride a bike, falls a few times, but keeps trying until he can ride without falling?

• A boy falls off his bike.

• Learning to ride a bike is hard.

• A boy learns perseverance through the challenge of learning to ride a bike.

• Bikes are dangerous.

What is a theme of a story?

• The main events that take place.

• The location where the story is set.

• The central message or lesson.

• The main character in the story.

Answer explanation

The theme of a story refers to the central message or lesson conveyed by the narrative, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The main idea of a story about a girl who learns to ride a bike after many attempts is (a)   .

• Bikes are difficult to ride.

• Practice leads to success.

• Everyone should learn to ride a bik

• Bikes are a popular mode of transpo

Answer explanation

The main idea of the story is that practice leads to success, as the girl learns to ride a bike after many attempts.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept